When grandparents spend time with their grandchildren, they are more active than they would be and it turns the focus outward, says Dr. Angela Sanford, SLUCare assistant professor of Geriatrics. "They're not thinking about aches and pains."more

Without assistance from aliens, constructing a corn maze seems difficult. One imagines a farmer driving his harvester through the field, making hairpin turns to create an intricate pattern, with directions provided by GPS.more

Labor Day weekend is right around the corner. If you don't yet have plans, consider tackling a home improvement project, hosting a neighborhood party, or getting out of town. We've compiled a list of ideas to make your weekend fun and productive.more

As school gets back in session, birthday treats and snacks return, as well as lunches eaten in close proximity to others who may experience allergic reactions for the first time in their lives. Here are som ideas for safe snacks.more

It’s almost time to head back to school, and for many families these next two weeks of August can be the most challenging time of the summer. It’s when you want your kids back on a schedule, but there's still plenty of time for fun, too.more

If your house is anything like mine, longer days mean later to bed, more nighttime activities, and a chance for some fun the entire family can enjoy seven days of the week. Here’s your Sunday to Saturday guide to endless summer nights.more

It may be sunny skies now but weeks of endless rain left behind little more than muddy puddles. Pests, from kitchen ants to mosquitos and even brown recluse spiders creeping their way through wet basements, have thousands of St. Louis moms talking.more